How to Wash Teva Footwear

• 1). Fill a sink, basin or bucket with warm water. Add a mild soap. Powdered laundry soap works well.
  
  
• 2). Open the straps on the sandals so that you can easily access the inside sole. Scrub this part of the sandal or shoe, along with the rest of it, with a soft-bristled brush. An old toothbrush will work well.
  
  
• 3). Flex the sandal back and forth from front to back. Hold it under running water as you do this, if possible, or scrub the sole as you flex the sole.
  
  
• 4). Soak the sandals or shoes in a mixture of one part antibacterial mouthwash to two parts water for at least 15 minutes, then scrub.
  
  
• 5). Leave your Tevas out to air-dry. If you're concerned about bacterial growth---or if the stink keeps coming back quickly, which is a possible sign of continuing bacterial growth---you can seal the Tevas in a plastic bag and freeze them overnight. Do this after cleaning and drying them.